Friday, September 14, 2012

World News Briefs -- September 14, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Death Toll Rises As Protests Rage Over Muhammad-Mocking Video -- L.A. Times

CAIRO -- The death toll ticked higher Friday as protests swept the world over a video insulting the Islamic prophet Muhammad, with reports emerging of casualties in Tunisia, Lebanon, Sudan and Yemen as outraged protesters clashed with police near United States missions abroad.

Tunisian state media reported at least two protesters had been killed and 29 others were injured, including both protesters and police. A Tunisian employee of the American Embassy suffered a leg injury and was taken out on a stretcher, the Associated Press reported.

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MIDDLE EAST

Protests spread against US over anti-Islamic film - live updates.

Middle East protests against US embassies - live. Embassies under attack over anti-Islam video.

U.S. sends Marine team to Yemen after embassy attack.

Iraq, Kurdistan end oil dispute, exports continue.

Pope Benedict in Lebanon for peace visit.

UN meeting rebukes Iran's nuclear defiance.

Iran 'trying to evade sanctions on oil exports' with night transfers near Malaysia.

In largely symbolic move, U.S. sanctions Hezbollah's Nasrallah.

ASIA

Chinese executives ‘cooperating’ in Iran export probe.

Exclusive: China's Xi recovering from bad back, could appear soon - sources. Xi Jinping could make appearance this weekend to quash health rumours.

China reacts with surveillance ships to Japan's purchase of disputed islands.

As global economy slows, Chinese factory shifts sights from Europe to home.

Dozens dead in Afghan bus-tanker collision.

Vietnam prime minister targets anti-government blogs.

India court rejects Kudankulam nuclear plant fuel petition.

AFRICA

2 dead, 40 injured at US Embassy protest in Tunis.

Sudan protesters set fire to German embassy.

Libya's rogue militias complicate manhunt for those behind consulate attack. In Libya, militias pose security threat.

UN: Sierra Leone elections 'crucial test' for stability.

Somalian president moved to secure compound after assassination attempt.

Brutal elephant slaughter funds African conflicts.

South African mine strikes could damage country’s economy, analysts say.

EUROPE

Berlusconi keeps Italy guessing over political comeback.

Northern Irish leader calls for Dublin to issue IRA apology.

Catalonia warns EU that million-strong march cannot be ignored.

Support for the Euro is seen in Dutch election results.

Latest cutbacks in Portugal bring explosive mood.

Greeks to hold general strike September 26.

Russian parliament expels opposition deputy on eve of rally.

AMERICAS

Obama: Americans laid down lives 'in service to us all'.

US credit rating cut by Egan-Jones ... again.

Nine corpses found hanging from bridge in northern Mexico.

New report by 2 US senators details strategies to prevent “security crisis” in the Caribbean.

FBI warns of violence in America over anti-Islamic movie.

Mexico parades captured Gulf drug cartel boss.

Guatemala Fuego volcano eruption triggers evacuation.

Thousands take to the streets in protest at Argentine government.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Zawahiri messages underline al Qaeda's focus on Syria.

Accept it America — there will always be a Taliban.

Source: Al Qaeda central not behind Benghazi attack.

Al Qaeda offshoot a prime suspect in Libya attack.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Apple stock keeps climbing on news of iPhone sales.

UBS trader Kweku Adoboli 'gambled away' £1.4bn.

Swiss farmer turns down £20 million offer for his land.

Financially troubled parts of Europe consider taxing church properties.

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